You Have a Permanent STD. Now What?
BY CRISCIA DAWSON WASHINGTON, D.C. – The doctor’s office was cold, but Markeesa’s palms were sweaty. She received a phone call from her doctor a few days earlier and she … Continue reading
Opinion: Gun Control Debate Hits Close to Home
Darryl Darnell Henley laid in his casket, dressed in the same brown suit with tan detailing that he proudly wore to his high school prom. Gold, cursive letters spelled out his … Continue reading
Inauguration Panel Says Blacks Should Expect More
BY CRISCIA DAWSON Black Americans should expect more from President Barack Obama in his second term, according to a panel of political experts. The prominent topic of the panel discussion … Continue reading
LGBT Community Responds to Supreme Court Briefs
BY CRISCIA DAWSON A pair of opening legal briefs for gay marriage cases to be decided by the Supreme Court this spring were sent out last month. Specifically, lawyers in … Continue reading
Love You, Mom
BY CRISCIA DAWSON It was fall 2008. I was in the first semester of my junior year in high school. While my peers were all wondering what they would wear … Continue reading
Long Wait: Too Many in Need of Transplant
BY CRISCIA DAWSON BRITTENY HAS CANCER. That was the text message my friend sent me our freshman year in high school. So many questions ran through my head: Why her? Is … Continue reading
Students Spearhead Efforts to Raise Awareness about Cancer
Since 1986, Relay for Life has been the American Cancer Society’s largest fundraising initiative, raising more than $4 billion toward the advancement of cancer research. It’s an event that also … Continue reading
Forget Black Friday, Small Businesses Have Their Day Too
BY CRISCIA DAWSON On Black Friday and Cyber Monday, small businesses can’t compete with big box retailers and e-commerce websites. Every year, these holidays bring great deals to shoppers and … Continue reading
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